ABU DHABI | Capital, United Arab Emirates | The United Arab Emirates (UAE) comprises seven emirates. Within each emirate, both the executive and legislative power is strictly controlled by the ruling families. Political parties do not exist in the UAE, therefore, all government posts are chosen on the basis of tribal connection and economic power. | Business Anti-Corruption Portal

GEORGE SOROS | Soros is a partner in the Carlyle Group where he has invested more than 100 million dollars. According to an article by “The Baltimore Chronicle’s” Alice Cherbonnier, the Carlye Group is run by “a veritable who’s who of former Republican leaders,” from CIA man Frank Carlucci, to CIA head and ex-President George Bush, Sr.